CADD Supervisor | Southeast | Headway Environmental

Chronicle Heritage•Houston, TX

37d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a CADD Supervisor with deep experience developing civil engineering flood control, drainage, and land development plan sets in AutoDesk Civil 3D, who is ready to take the next step and build, lead, and manage a high-performing CADD group. This role is for a senior CADD professional who loves production work, is obsessive about detail, and wants ownership of CADD standards, workflows, and QA/QC across a growing practice. Projects will include ecosystem restoration, stormwater, drainage, and roadway-related civil infrastructure across the U.S., with a focus on the south and mid-Atlantic regions. Work location will be remote, with proximity to Arkansas, Texas, or Louisiana preferred.

Requirements

Extensive hands-on experience as a senior CADD technician or lead designer producing civil engineering plan sets
Expert-level proficiency in AutoDesk Civil 3D for civil drainage, grading, roadway, and plan production
Demonstrated experience developing and enforcing CADD standards, templates, and production workflows
Proven ability to manage QA/QC of CADD deliverables with a strong attention to detail and constructability
Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising CADD technicians or designers
Strong understanding of civil engineering drawings, design coordination, and construction documentation
Experience working closely with engineers to resolve design and drafting issues efficiently
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high quality in a fast-paced consulting environment
Strong communication skills and the confidence to set expectations and enforce standards

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ecosystem restoration, stormwater, or water resources projects is a plus, but CADD mastery comes first

Responsibilities

Lead the development, production, and QA/QC of civil engineering construction plan sets, with an emphasis on drainage, grading, roadway, and site civil design
Serve as the technical authority for AutoDesk Civil 3D, ensuring best practices are consistently applied across all projects
Develop, implement, and maintain firm-wide CADD standards, including templates, styles, blocks, label sets, and workflows
Create and document CADD SOPs in close coordination with engineering design staff to ensure alignment between design intent and plan production
Build, mentor, and manage a CADD team, including task assignment, workload balancing, training, and performance feedback
Work directly with engineers and project managers to translate design concepts into clear, accurate, and constructible drawings
Perform and oversee QA/QC reviews of all CADD deliverables prior to internal and external submission
Support production of plans for: Stream and ecological restoration projects Stormwater management and green infrastructure NBS-based drainage and flood control systems Street, grading, and civil site improvements
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality in CADD production workflows
Support project schedules by proactively managing CADD resources and deliverables